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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST600

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST600, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was announced 6 months after the ST600 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX210 IS scores versus the ST600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung ST600

 SX210 IS ST600 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Canon SX210 IS

 ST600 SX210 IS 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung ST600

 SX210 IS ST600 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS offers outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX210 IS and the ST600.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and ST600 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and ST600.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography details
38
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography features
Samsung ST600 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography features
Samsung ST600 Sports photography features
43
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (220g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
provides focus by touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (150 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
decently wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging details
Samsung ST600 Vlogging details
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
30
decently wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (150g)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Samsung ST600
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSamsung ST600
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Samsung ST600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lb) 150 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-5L SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
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